K & J Trucking INC
- USDOT
- 171766
- MC
- 146600
- Based in
- Sioux Falls, SD 57104 (5 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 132 trucks, 149 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1974
Sioux Falls, SD → Edison, NJ · Long-distance move
About 1,374 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,830–$8,670, delivery in 3–7 days, 79 carriers on the Sioux Falls side and 665 in Edison.
Edison sits about 1,374 miles east of Sioux Falls, which makes this an interstate relocation from South Dakota to New Jersey that most movers classify as a long-distance move.
At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $5,830 to $8,670 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 24 hours (3 driving days).
On the Sioux Falls side there are 79 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (59 of them authorized for interstate work), and 665 around Edison (476 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Edison.
Sioux Falls has a population of about 213,748 and Edison about 109,077. Edison is the denser city (3,574 people per square mile versus 2,434 in Sioux Falls), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. New Jersey is a higher-cost state than South Dakota, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that New Jersey does collect a state income tax, unlike South Dakota, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,330 | $2,840 | $3,470 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,500 | $4,260 | $5,200 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,830 | $7,110 | $8,670 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,320 | $11,370 | $13,870 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,820 | $15,640 | $19,080 |
$2,010–$2,840
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,250–$3,300
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,830–$8,670
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Sioux Falls, SD → Edison, NJ. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Hermann Forwarding Company
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,330 to $3,470 for a studio, $3,500 to $5,200 for a one-bedroom, $5,830 to $8,670 for a two-bedroom, $9,320 to $13,870 for a three-bedroom and $12,820 to $19,080 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,374 road miles (1,164 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 24 hours (3 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.
Yes. Crossing from South Dakota into New Jersey makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,010 to $2,840 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,250 to $3,300. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.
Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Sioux Falls–Edison corridor.